Abstract
This paper describes the science rationale, design, and the measured performance of the Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometer (Mini-TES) developed by Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing (SBRS) under contract to Arizona State University (ASU). Mini-TES is a single detector Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS), covering the spectral range 5-28 microns (μm) at 10 cm -1 spectral resolution. The primary mission of Mini-TES will be to obtain mineralogical data for rocks and soil surrounding the 2001 Lander. Mini-TES also plays a key role in the Mars sample return missions in 2003 and 2005. The Mini-TES design is based on proven heritage from the successful Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) TES which is currently providing excellent science data from Mars orbit. Mini-TES has only 15% of the volume and 17% of the mass of MGS TES. The use of TES design heritage and commercial technology in a few key areas has led to a low-cost, robust design. Additional applications are anticipated for the Min-TES in the exploration of other planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings |
| Pages | 135-149 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Volume | 3 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Event | 2000 IEEE Aerospace Conference - Big Sky, MT, United States Duration: Mar 18 2000 → Mar 25 2000 |
Other
| Other | 2000 IEEE Aerospace Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Big Sky, MT |
| Period | 3/18/00 → 3/25/00 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering